Content Overview 
- Summary
- Factors to Consider When Choosing A Guardian
- Communicate With The Prospective Guardian
- Choosing Someone Other Than The Surviving Parent
- Choosing Someone Other Than Relatives To Act As Guardian For Your Children
- Choosing A Separate Person To Manage Your Children's Finances
- Choosing Different Guardians For Different Children
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If you die and your children are still under age, they will need a legal guardian. The legal system will decide who will act as guardian. You can have input into the decision. Your input is usually given a great deal of weight unless there is a good reason not to.
When thinking about who to choose as guardian, keep in mind that each child has two very distinct needs: the personal aspects of your child's life and your child's finances. You can choose two guardians (one as a personal guardian and as a financial guardian), or one person can take on both roles, just like you do.
It is advisable to name an alternate guardian in case your first choice can't serve, is not acceptable to the court, or stops serving for any reason.
Open communication with your children, spouse, and potential guardians, and a careful look at the other considerations discussed below can help you choose a guardian for your children who would help them to thrive and become the individuals you hope they will be.
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